Bipolar and cannabis - daily toking?

[keeko]

OK, so Ive been suffering with bipolar for a few years now, and Ive been on a few different meds. Not many, but enough to make me sick and tired of all the damn side effects. Lofepramine made me put on 2 stone in weight, which I STILL havent managed to lose. Sodium Valproate gave me 'The Shakes' which got in the way of my favourite hobby, shooting. Temazepam makes me vomit, diazepam/valium is addictive (but works), aripiprazole doesnt seem to affect me, and the dose of carbamazepine has to be constantly increased because I seem to be developing some sort of tolerance to it.

Cannabis is the only substance which seems to work. When im anxious or angry, it calms me down. INSTANTLY. When I cant sleep because Ive got so many thoughts running through my head, it slows down the thoughts and helps me process them in a calmer state of mind. When im on a high period, again it calms me down and makes me think more rationally and clearer.
If Im careful with the amount I smoke, I can still function at a normal pace - sometimes faster than normal - and much to my parents surprise, I have had many an intelligent conversation whilst high. Im also pretty antisocial, keeping myself to myself and occasionally just locking myself away in my room for days on end. With cannabis, I become more socially active. My energy levels increase whilst 'high' and I enjoy taking a walk in the park with a spliff, something I dont usually do. It helps me appreciate nature more, and Im more willing to eat an apple instead of a KFC after a spliff.

So the question is, does anyone here have a mental illness and has found that cannabis is the true medicine for them? Are there any implications with you smoking daily, and how much do you smoke each day (in grams)?

Cheers peeps

im glad you found something that works with out all the side effects, i use to suffer from depression but ever since i started smoking it just kinda went away, now im not sure if its because im smoking or growing up more and my bodies matureing. but somethings working

keeko Reviewed by keeko on 02-07-2007. Bipolar and cannabis - daily toking? OK, so Ive been suffering with bipolar for a few years now, and Ive been on a few different meds. Not many, but enough to make me sick and tired of all the damn side effects. Lofepramine made me put on 2 stone in weight, which I STILL havent managed to lose. Sodium Valproate gave me 'The Shakes' which got in the way of my favourite hobby, shooting. Temazepam makes me vomit, diazepam/valium is addictive (but works), aripiprazole doesnt seem to affect me, and the dose of carbamazepine has to be Rating: 5